December

Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind
Mission and Vision Statements
O UR M ISSION :
Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind is committed to promoting and
advocating the economic, educational, and social welfare of the blind and
visually impaired of all ages so that they can maintain a lifestyle comparable to other members of society.
O UR V ISION :
CWAB® will be seen nationally as a model for organizations and agencies that help blind and visually impaired persons achieve maximum independence. CWAB® will be known for timely and appropriate
state-of-the-art responses to the changing needs of consumers throughout
the Tri-State area and beyond.
Mission and Vision Statements ......................................2
From The Director’s Desk ..............................................4
2009 Calendar of Events .................................................5
GP Narrator of the Month ...............................................6
Flu Preparedness Advice ................................................8
Quilt Donated .................................................................12
Consumer gets a new best friend ................................14
New Long Range Planning Begins ..............................18
Blind Student Performs at Mountaineer Opry .............20
Support Group Meeting Schedule ...............................23
Medicare Part D Revisited .............................................24
Agency Becomes Dealer For OttLite® Products ........25
Consumers Enjoy Halloween Party .............................26
Recipe Of The Month .....................................................30
GP MAGAZINE By E-mail Offers Alternative ...............31
Control Your Assets After You Are Gone . ...................32
GUIDE PAGE MAGAZINE supporters ..........................33
Adult Recreation Schedule ...........................................34
CWAB® Services .......................................................... 35
®
F ROM
THE
D IRECTOR’ S D ESK
Hello Everyone!
I hope all of you had a great
Thanksgiving! Suzanne and I sure
did. All of us at CWAB® have a lot
to be thankful for.
Thanks to the generous support of the Teubert Foundation, we
have been provided funding for another year. This funding allows us
to operate as usual without eliminating staff positions or programs.
I have some exciting news!
Coming in January or February we
will be getting three new shuttles!
Two will come from a new lease
with Penske Trucking and one will
be obtained from the West Virginia
Department of Transportation.
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Kermit Nance, CWAB®’s current Computer Instructor will be developing our new 10-year plan. This document is a requirement for future
funding of CWAB® and will be implemented by October 2010. If you
have comments or suggestions in the development of this important
document, feel free to contact Kermit during his office hours.
Reminder - Joanna Holbrook is making fudge again! Call the Services Division to place your order. Joanna will be making chocolate with
or without nuts for $6 and peanut butter for $5. Orders will be ready by
Christmas dinner on December 5th.
Remember to reserve your spot for the Christmas dinner by calling
304-522-6991 and sign up for transportation. Pick up some fudge for
Christmas gifts!
Until next month .....
Don’t Forget!
CWAB®’s Services Division Offices
Will Be Closed :
D ECEMBER
24th & 25th – for Christmas
2009 Calendar of Events
J ANUARY
1st - for New Year’s Day
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December 2009
GP Narrator of the Month
Jerry Crabtree
Media-Marketing Manager
Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind
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The GUIDE PAGE MAGAZINE “Narrator of the Month” for October 2009
was CWAB® Media-Marketing Manager Jerry Crabtree.
Crabtree, a frequent narrator over the past months has been with
the agency for more than a decade. “I find my work here to be extremely
rewarding,” he commented. “I get to do things I love - work with
audio/video, computers, and graphics, as well as do “media” things for
consumers, like video capturing special events or printing pictures,” he
added.
Crabtree first began working with computers in the early 80’s. “I
took a computer programming class at the then Ashland Community
College. Remember, at this time there were no CD’s MP3’s, or even the
internet! Computer programs were contained on ‘floppy’ disks and computer memory was measured in kilobtyes (1,000 bytes) instead of
megobytes (1 million) bytes. Hard drive size was lucky to surpass 10
megabytes! Today they are measured in the gigabytes or 1 billion bytes!
“My first real computer was a 16k (Tandy) Radio Shack Color Computer which saved and loaded files to and from cassette,” Crabtree asserted. Things sure have changed, It’s amazing how much information
can be stored on such little devices,” he stated.
For information on submitting information for publication in the
GUIDE PAGE MAGAZINE, call Jerry Crabtree at CWAB®’s Services Division. The number is 304-522-6991, his extension is 15.
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Flu Preparedness
Advice
Duke
Medicine
Flu Preparedness Advice
William J. Fulkerson, M.D.
Senior Vice President, Duke University Health System
September, 2009
As we approach the official beginning of autumn, we are entering the
annual cold and flu season. This year’s flu season is expected to arrive
early, stay late and be more intense than the flu seasons we have experienced in the recent past. The H1N1 influenza pandemic (aka “swine
flu”) continues to intensify throughout the world, and public health officials fully anticipate a second and third wave of illness similar to what
was experienced in the spring of 2009. Given the magnitude of health
implications the flu can have on individuals (and their families), Duke
Medicine is recommending the following steps to stay well this fall and
winter.
* Understand the facts about the flu.
The H1N1 (aka “swine flu”) and seasonal flu are contagious respiratory
illnesses caused by influenza viruses. They are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing and less commonly by
touching a contaminated surface. The circulating strain of H1N1 causes
an illness pattern similar in severity and duration to typical seasonal flu
in most patients.
* Know if you are in a high-risk group for complications
from influenza.
The high-risk groups for complications from H1N1 and seasonal influenza are similar. The major difference is that pregnant women and
younger patients seem to be at a slightly higher risk to contract H1N1
(possibly because older patients have developed immunity to similar
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viruses over the years). The following are high-risk groups whose Duke
health care provider should be contacted immediately if they become ill
with influenza like symptoms: children less than 5 years old, pregnant
women, adults and children who have chronic illnesses or compromised
immune systems, persons aged 65 years or older, residents of nursing
homes and other chronic-care facilities.
* Understand the symptoms associated with the flu.
Seasonal and H1N1 flu symptoms are indistinguishable. They include:
fever, sore throat, chills, body aches, cough, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting and headache. Please note that many of the recommendations regarding when it is safe to return to work or school are based
on knowing your body’s temperature. If you don’t have a thermometer in
the house, consider purchasing one now.
* Understand when to seek medical care.
Most patients recover from the flu completely in a few days and do not
require a visit to their health care provider. But it is important to know
when you should seek medical care. Flu symptoms typically resolve in
5 days, but if your symptoms persist beyond 5 days, contact your primary care doctor. If you have any of the following potentially life-threatening symptoms while battling the flu, immediately contact your health
care provider or go to the closest Emergency Department: difficulty
breathing or shortness of breath, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, confusion, severe or persistent vomiting, flu
symptoms that initially improve but then return with cough and fever.
Infants should be taken immediately to the Emergency Department if
there is a bluish or gray skin color, lack of responsiveness or extreme irritability.
* Get a seasonal flu shot!
The seasonal flu vaccine is the single best way to avoid getting the seasonal flu. It does not protect you from the H1N1 (aka “swine”) flu, but is
highly effective against most strains of the seasonal flu. Duke Clinics
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will begin offering seasonal flu shots as early as mid-September this
year. By obtaining your flu vaccine well before the peak of flu season,
you give your body the ability to build immunity to the flu before you are
exposed. It takes about two weeks for your body to fully build its defenses after receiving the vaccine.
* Consider getting the H1N1 vaccine.
This year in addition to the seasonal flu vaccine there will be a separate
vaccine for H1N1. This may be a one part or two part vaccine aimed directly at the circulating H1N1 influenza virus. The vaccine is highly recommended (and will be prioritized) for pregnant women, people who live
with or care for children younger than 6 months of age, health care and
emergency medical services personnel, persons between the ages of 6
months and 24 years old, and people ages 25 through 64 who are at
higher risk for 2009 H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems. Once there is adequate supply of the vaccine, we encourage all patients to get vaccinated. Talk with your health
care provider about when you should be vaccinated for H1N1.
* If you’re sick, stay home!
The flu is spread when an infected individual coughs and sneezes. Once
it is in the environment, the rest of us can get it from handshakes, by
simply being in close contact with someone who is infected, or by touching contaminated surfaces. If you come down with flu-like symptoms,
stay home (away from other people) until at least 24 hours after your
fever has naturally resolved.
* Wash your hands frequently.
Frequent hand washing is a simple activity to avoid a multitude of infections - including the seasonal flu, swine flu and the common cold.
Wash your hands well using soap and water; alcohol-based hand gels
are a good alternative when you are away from a sink. Avoid touching
your eyes, nose and mouth, as these are the routes of entry for cold and
flu viruses into the body.
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* Eat right and sleep tight. Stay hydrated.
Diet and sleep patterns have a profound effect on your body’s ability to
fight infection and disease. Eating green, red and yellow fruits and vegetables and sleeping a minimum of 8 hours a night boosts your body’s
immune system. A healthy adult needs to drink about 64 ounces of water
each day.
* Stay calm and don’t panic.
Pandemics can be scary times - but rest assured the federal, state and
county governments and Duke University Health System are all working
together to address this pandemic. Duke Medicine is committed to
helping you and your families stay healthy this cold and flu season.
Please do not hesitate to visit www.dukehealth.org/flu for updates on
the flu season, or contact your health care provider with questions.
From:
http://www.dukehealth.org/HealthLibrary/HealthArticles/flu_preparedne
ss_advice_to_our_patients.
Used by permission.
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Quilt Donated
Consumer Joyce Smith’s mother, Georgia Morgan of McDowell
County, West Virginia has again made and donated a quilt with
two matching pillows to raffle.
The quilt has a Fall Theme and is approximately the size of a
queen size bed and is set up in white blocks that have four fall
leaves (green, yellow, red, and brown) appliquéd on each block.
The quilt is trimmed in beige and the backing is a pastel paisley
print.
Tickets are $1 each and are on sale now. The winner will
be drawn at the CWAB® annual Christmas dinner on Saturday,
December 5, 2009. To purchase your ticket(s), call 304-522-6991.
PICTURED AT LEFT: The
two pillows match the quilt
which is pictured on the opposite page.
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Consumer gets a new best
Consumer gets a new best friend
friend
As many of you may know CWAB® Consumer Heather McComas’ longtime dog guide WINTER recently retired to a life of playful leisure. McComas has just aquired her new guide JAYZEE after spending several
weeks at Seeing Eye in New Jersey. Here are some details from Heather,
and from the family who raised and trained JAYZEE.
About my puppy:
Jayzee is friendly, playful and inquisitive. Initially she can get excited
but then calms down. She doesn’t have a mean bone in her body.
Jayzee loves to play fetch with a ball or Frisbee and will bring it
back to you. She will chew anything she finds on the ground, but will
spit it out on command (“Drop it”). She parks well on command, though
she doesn’t like to do so on a hard surface, just grass and wood chips.
She will willingly go into her crate at night to sleep. She never
whines, cries or barks.
Jayzee loves people. Unfortunately, she shows this by jumping and
licking them!
She’s very athletic, a strong walker and walks fast. Jayzee
is gentle, you can remove food or a toy without worrying about getting
bitten. She doesn’t beg for people food; she never had any (as far as I
know!).
Jayzee is good with little children, but can overwhelm them at times.
She lives to learn and will listen intently when learning something new.
She can get bored with repetitive training and will give me that look that
says, “What, again?” Sometimes it may take her a couple of seconds
before she decides to do the behavior, almost like she’s thinking about
it.
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FROM THE TRAINER
Family Composition:
Jayzee was raised by an adult raiser (me) with assistance from my
husband. My children are on their own and didn’t have much interaction
with Jayzee. My youngest son, who is 19, still lives with us and was the
one who would roughhouse with Jayzee. She loved it.
For the most part, my husband would walk Jayzee and I was the
one who trained her, along with feeding, disciplining, and getting her to
the vet, meetings, outings, etc. Since I am not currently working outside
the home, I was the one with her all day.
Environment:
Our 4 bedroom, 2-story house sits on 1/3 acre in a suburb of
Philadelphia. Part of the backyard is fenced. This is where Jayzee
learned commands, played and parked.
Pet Friends:
We have 2 older dogs, both poodles. One is a standard poodle who
is very fragile. The other is of the toy variety, and Jayzee thinks she is her
own personal toy and tends to swipe at her with her paws, so she avoids
Jayzee as much as possible. Jayzee does like dogs but tends to jump at
them; however, if another dog is more threatening, she will submit to it
by lying on her back.
Exposure:
Jayzee has been on a train to downtown Philly over Christmas and
then explored Macy’s via elevator. She’s been to farms where there were
horses, chickens and pigs. She’s been to Peddlar’s Village in Bucks
County, PA, the United Cerebral Palsy School for Children in Chestnut
Hill, PA, Sunday masses at our church, a dog demo at Best Friends
Boarding in Willow Grove, PA, and all the puppy club meetings.
She rides very well in a car and always sits on the floor. Never on
the seat. She’s been exposed to heavy traffic noise, vacuum cleaners
and lawn mowers, and has never shown any fear of thunderstorms.
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The only noise she doesn’t like comes from the dryer at the
groomer.
Characteristics:
Jayzee is very energetic. She loves to walk and can pull hard and
steady. She can be rambunctious and wants to jump on people
who are coming toward her. I find that if we turn around, she will stop
the jumping. She’s very playful and loves to fetch ball and her
cloth Frisbees. She’s very intelligent and learned her commands
quickly. She’s very loving. At night she wants to cuddle and just relax
and lick your arm or your face.
Toys:
As a puppy, Jayzee went through quite a lot of cloth toys. We eventually found a ball she couldn’t swallow or chew apart. She also likes to
retrieve her cloth Frisbees. We only take them out during outside playtime. Inside, she’s quite content with the largest white Nylabone we
could find. She tended to chew and eat some of the other Nylabone varieties.
Cute Stories:
In the evening, while watching a show or a Phillies game, Jayzee
will bring her white Nylabone and jump on my husband’s lap. She has a
routine of first gnawing on the bone, then stretching out over my husband’s legs, then finally turning around and falling asleep. I keep telling
him she shouldn’t be sitting on laps, but I think he enjoys it as much as
she does, especially in the winter when she doubled as a blanket.
During the first 10 minutes of a walk, Jayzee tends to scoop things
up off the pavement. Her favorite is cigarette butts. When we tell her to
“drop it”’ she quickly spits them out. She even makes a “tfft” sound.
Sometimes during training, Jayzee will decide she just doesn’t want
to do it anymore. She will hesitate after a “sit” command, give me “The
Look”’ and then make a “pfft” sound before obeying the command. I assume she’s thinking, “Do I have to sit AGAIN?”
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How did your puppy let you know it had to go outside?
Jayzee learned quickly that she had to go outside to park. As a
puppy, she would walk around the family room. By 3 months, she was
pawing at the patio door and still does that. If we are away from the door
or at some other indoor activity, she will come over to one of us and paw
our laps. The last time Jayzee had an accident in the family room was
when she had a UTI. She NEVER dirtied in the house or any other inside
facility. If she has to go while on a walk, she would pull toward the curb
grass to let us know.
Heather McComas
and her new dog
guide Jayzee.
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NEW LONG RANGE PLANNING BEGINS
Individuals sometime come to an introspective point where they
take stock of their lives, their accomplishments, strengths/weaknesses, where they have been, where they want to go and how
they may get there. Some even ask “Who am I, and why am I
here?” Nonprofit agencies such as CWAB® also reach such
points in time. This fiscal year marks the end of a Long Range
Plan developed several years ago. Our Vision and Mission statements continue to give us a clear idea of who we are, what we
want to be, and why we are here.
However, by October 1, 2010 CWAB® must have in place a
new Long Range Plan. Such a plan is a requirement of many
funding sources. Over the next several months we will be doing
what is necessary to assess our agency’s programs, activities,
and services in order to develop the new plan. This will be done
through interaction among the Executive Director, the Planning
Coordinator, the Services Division staff, consumers, and, ultimately, the board and officers of Cabell-Wayne Association of
the Blind, Inc.
With the volatile and uncertain economic events of the past
year, some may question the validity of planning ahead for multiple years beyond the present. However, planning is no less important in a changing environment. In fact, it may well be more
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important to plan in such times. Planning should include strategies to meet both positive and negative societal changes that
affect us and could have an impact on our agency.
Kermit Nance, M. A. Ed., who has served as Computer
Instructor for nearly eleven years, will serve as the Planning C o ordinator. Mr. Nance, who currently works Wednesday through
Friday, will work another half day per week to carry out the new
assignment. The extra half day will usually be on Tuesday, but
some flexibility will be necessary to accommodate various
schedules.
Many people receive our GUIDE PAGE MAGAZINE. Most of
you are the consumers of the services of CWAB®. Most assuredly, the opinions of our friends in the community and definitely those of our consumers regarding the future of CWAB®
are encouraged and welcomed during the coming months.
If you have constructive suggestions, or constructive criticism, that you want considered during the planning process,
please contact Mr. Nance by letter, phone, or E-mail. The mailing address is 38 Washington Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701.
Phone calls should be limited to Tuesdays; voice mail can be left
anytime at 304-522-6991, extension 19. E-mails should be sent
to [email protected]. or [email protected]. We
look forward to hearing from many of our Guide Page readers.
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Blind student’s talent takes him to
Mountaineer Opry House
JEAN TARBETT HARDIMAN
November 03, 2009
The Herald-Dispatch
BARBOURSVILLE — It doesn’t take much coaxing.
Ask Jonathan Staley to strap on a guitar and play you a classic country
song, and he’s quick to oblige.
Add to that an easy smile and a thirst for information about everyone he meets, and you have a student who is an absolute joy, say those
who work with 20-year-old Staley.
What makes his outlook even more impressive is that he faces challenges that most don’t. Staley, a senior at Cabell Midland High School,
is blind.
“This is a man who lives in the dark and is completely filled with
light,” said Lillianne Bowersock, a career specialist in the special education department at Cabell Midland. “He is forever hopeful, cheerful,
positive and wants to have new experiences and new adventures.”
And this year, Staley is getting a slew of them.
Through the Transition to Independence program, Staley is visiting
local businesses and helping out with various jobs. And this young man
has a little something extra to offer: musical talent.
When he visits Midland Meadows Senior Living in Ona, he sings his
country songs and chats with the residents. At Route 60 Music in Barboursville, he not only performs, but also tunes guitars.
“Jonathan is a great kid,” said Paul Callicoat, co-owner of Route 60
Music. “He remembers everything you tell him, and he’s always cheerful. He sits back there and tunes guitars and plays music and has a great
time.”
Bowersock said there’s nothing Staley feels he can’t do.
“He’s a total joy to work with,” she said. “He’s very curious, and he
has a memory like 10 elephants, not just one.”
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Staley’s sense of pitch is nearly perfect, too, said Scott Stephens,
a guitar instructor at the store who gave Staley his first guitar lessons
several years ago.
“When he’s learning a song, if he’s played a chord before, he can
anticipate what’s coming,” Stephens said.
Last month, Staley’s knack for music landed him a chance to play
at the Mountaineer Opry House in Milton. He played for maybe 200 people, performing classics like Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler,” Garth
Brooks’ “Low Places,” Waylon Jennings’ “Luckenbach, Texas” and
“Amazing Grace.”
Larry Stephens, who runs the Mountaineer Opry House with his
wife, Mary, decided to invite Jonathan to play, said Scott Stephens, their
nephew.
“My uncle is not easily impressed,” Scott Stephens said. “I think it
was the fact that Jonathan sang old country songs that my uncle recognized.”
Old country is the way to go, said Staley, who lives near Glenwood,
W.Va., and is the son of Howard Staley and the late Peggy Staley.
“I don’t care for new country because it’s like rock,” he said.
Playing at the Mountaineer Opry House was a blast, he said
“It was wonderful. I was so excited,” Staley said. He even invited
some audience participation.
“I said, ‘Audience, I’ll be singing ‘The Gambler,’ and you need to
know the words and sing real loud,’ ” he said.
Bowersock has known Staley for four years and said his gift is more
than music.
“He has what every student in the world needs to have, and that is
the right attitude,” she said.
(C) 2009 The Herald-Dispatch
Used by Permission
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Lori Wolfe - The Herald-Dispatch
Jonathan Staley, a blind student from Cabell Midland High School, tunes guitars for
Route 60 Music in Barboursville as part of his special education program.
NAME: Jonathan Staley AGE: 20 HOMETOWN: Glenwood, W.Va.
FAMILY: Son of Howard Staley and the late Peggy Staley.
EDUCATION: Senior at Cabell Midland High School. Also has attended
Romney School for the Blind and Milton Middle School.
HOBBIES: Enjoys playing classic country - Kenny Rogers, Ernest Tubb,
Hank Snow and others - on his guitar, as well as getting to know new
people.
ASPIRATIONS: Perhaps becoming a radio disc jockey or a 911 dipatcher.
G ROUP
L EADER
M EETING D AY
M EETING T IME
A
Eddy Adkins
2nd & 4th Thurs.
10 a.m. to Noon
B
Chris Hunt
1st & 3rd Thurs.
10 a.m. to Noon
C
Working
Joyce Smith
2nd & 4th Thurs.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
D
Diabetic
Kim Blake
1st & 3rd Tue.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
F
Brenda Blake
2nd & 4th Tue.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Parents
Mary Parsons
Third Thursday
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Hello Everyone!
It is the time of year when Medicare begins mailing out letters
concerning the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans. These
letters often contain information concerning upcoming changes
in benefits and premium costs.
It is important that Medicare Part D patients search for the
most appropriate provider every year. For this reason, I wanted
to take this opportunity to remind all of our consumers that there
is help available through Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind
and our In Home Services Department.
Please call us at (304) 522-6991 and ask for Toni. If I am unavailable you can leave a voice message and I will get back with
you as soon as possible.
Toni I. Walls
December 2009
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Agency Becomes Dealer For OttLite® Products
Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind is an authorized
reseller of OttLite® reading lamps.
For detailed information of each OttLite® product, visit:
www.ottlitebettervision.com/slone, or call CWAB®’s
Services Division at 304-522-6991.
OttLite® reading lamps from left,
counterclockwise:
DesignPro Floor Lamp,
Crane Desk/Clamp Lamp, and the
Rechargeable Battery Task Lamp.
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Consumers Enjoy Halloween Party
Costumes of all varieties were visible during Cabell-Wayne
Association of the Blind’s annual Halloween party which
was held Friday, October 23rd in the Paul Slone Activities
Center.
Consumers were treated to a variety of refreshments,
games with prizes, and an eerily spooky atmosphere.
The next three pages show photographs to give an
idea of costumes and surroundings during the party.
For information on any CWAB® recreational activity or
service, feel free to contact the Services Division office at
304-522-6991.
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Will the REAL
Paul Slone
please stand
up!
Consumer
Alberta Key was
a real
“Blast From The Past!”
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December 2009
Recipe Of The Month
I NGREDIENTS :
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
11 oz. refigerated breadstick dough
1 serving cooking spray, butter flavored
D IRECTIONS :
Preheat oven to 375° F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking
spray. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Mix well and
set aside. Unroll breadsticks and cut each in half lengthwise, to make
24 pieces. Arrange pieces on prepared baking sheet and coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp. cinnamon-sugar mixture over each piece. Tie
each piece into a knot (pulling dough gently, if necessary).
Sprinkle remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over knots. Bake until
puffed up and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Makes 6 servings. (2 knots per serving)
From: http://christmasrecipes.wordpress.com
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GUIDE PAGE MAGAZINE By E-mail Offers
Alternative
The GUIDE PAGE MAGAZINE, as
many of you may know, offers a
variety of formats to suit the vision
requirements of its readers - large
print, braille, audio tape & CD,
computer disk, web text, web audio,
PDF file format, and email - all
available at no cost to anyone who
wishes to receive it. It is the email
edition we would like to highlight
here.
On average, CWAB® produces over 900 copies of its GUIDE PAGE
MAGAZINE each month. The majority are print editions circulated to
consumers and the general public. Each issue requires expenditures
for ink, paper, cassettes, CD’s, packaging, and postage. The most cost
effective edition to produce is email.
As you can guess, email issues use no ink, paper, packaging, or
postage. Recipients of email issues simply open the message on their
computer and read or let their screen reader software read it for them.
As the Media-Marketing department of Cabell-Wayne Association
of the Blind searches for more efficient and cost effective means to reach
our consumers and the community - we urge you to consider changing
your print, tape, or CD subscription to an email-only one. Doing so will
greatly assist CWAB® in continuing to provide services.
For more information, please call 304-522-6991.
All donations to CWAB® are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
In Memory of_____________________________________
In Honor of_______________________________________
In Celebration of ________________________________
Other___________________________________
Contribution $_____________
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Donor Name__________________________________________
Address________________________________________________
City________________________State___________Zip_________
Please Notify:
Name:_______________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________
City________________________State____________Zip_________
Control Your Assets After You Are Gone.
Please remember
Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind when you write your
will or would like to make other charitable gifts.
Contact Paul Slone, Executive Director at (304) 522-6991.
Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind
Services Division
38 Washington Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701
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of our sponsors, please tell them you saw their name mentioned in the G UIDE PAGE M AGAZINE , and let them know how
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PHOTO CREDITS
CWAB ® building photo
digitally edited and provided
by Frank Stull.
Type Editor, Kermit Nance.
Some images from
“ Holy Cow! 250,000
Graphics ”
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ADULT RECREATION SCHEDULE
M ONDAY
December
14
Bowling 12:30 TO 2:30
21
Bowling 12:30 TO 2:30
W EDNESDAY
December
2
CRAFTS 1:00 TO 3:00
9
CRAFTS 1:00 TO 3:00
16
BINGO 1:00 TO 3:00
Saturday
5
Annual Christmas Dinner